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WHAT DOES FEAST OF WEEKS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Feast of Weeks

Shavuot

Shavuot (help·info) (or Shovuos (help·info), in Ashkenazi usage; Shavuʿoth in Sephardi and Mizrahi Hebrew (Hebrew: שבועות‎, lit. "Weeks"), known as the Feast of Weeks in English and as Πεντηκοστή (Pentecost) in Ancient Greek, is a Jewish holiday that occurs on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan (late May or early June). Shavuot commemorates the anniversary of the day God gave the Torah to the entire nation of Israel assembled at Mount Sinai, although the association between the giving of the Torah (Matan Torah) and Shavuot is not explicit in the Biblical text. The holiday is one of the Shalosh Regalim, the three Biblical pilgrimage festivals. It marks the conclusion of the Counting of the Omer, and its date is directly linked to that of Passover. The Torah mandates the seven-week Counting of the Omer, beginning on the second day of Passover, to be immediately followed by Shavuot. This counting of days and weeks is understood to express anticipation and desire for the giving of the Torah.

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Translator English - Chinese

七七节
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Fiesta de las Semanas
570 millions of speakers

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Feast of Weeks
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सप्ताह के पर्व
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

عيد الأسابيع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Праздник Недель
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Festa das Semanas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সপ্তাহের পর্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Fête des Semaines
220 millions of speakers

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Perayaan Minggu
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Wochenfest
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週の饗宴
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주 의 향연
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Riyaya Minggu
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Lể trong tuần
80 millions of speakers

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வாரங்களின் விருந்து
75 millions of speakers

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आठवड्याचे पर्व
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Haftanın Şöleni
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Translator English - Italian

Festa delle Settimane
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Święto Tygodni
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Свято Тижнів
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Sărbătoarea Săptămânilor
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Γιορτή των Εβδομάδων
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

Fees van die weke
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Translator English - Swedish

Veckohögtiden
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Feast of uker
5 millions of speakers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FEAST OF WEEKS»

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Ancient Israel: Its Life and Institutions
The feast of Weeks was a feast for farmers living a settled life; Israel adopted it only after its entry into Palestine, and must have taken it from the Canaanites. ( The custom of presenting to a god the first-fruits of the harvest is very widespread. ) ...
Roland De Vaux, 1997
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The Descent of Christ: Ephesians 4:7-11 and Traditional ...
But in Jubilees the feast of Weeks represented more than just an agricultural festival; it was the day on which the covenant God made with Israel at Sinai was to be celebrated. This took place on the fifteenth day of the third month, the day on ...
W. Hall Harris, 1996
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Biblical Calendars
So the Pharisees had a two-fold problem: firstly, their Feast of Weeks fell on 6 Sivan, but Chapter xix of the Book of Exodus does not say that Moses received the Revelation on 6 Sivan, on their Feast of Weeks. Secondly, the Pharisees did not ...
J. van Goudoever, 1959
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The Future of Biblical Archaeology: Reassessing ...
However, the Feast of Weeks occupies w. 10-22 and contains 197 words.18 Again, the size of a ritual description in such a calendar cannot be used to determine its origin as an editorial addition." Also, like the Feast of Booths, this text contains ...
James Karl Hoffmeier, Alan Ralph Millard, 2004
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The Holy Spirit: The Growth of a Biblical Tradition
It was called the feast of Weeks (Pentécoste's or “fifty days” in the Greek) because it was celebrated seven weeks after the feast of the Unleavened Bread, with which it always kept the closest association. For, as the tradition developed, the ...
George T. Montague, 2006
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Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament
The Feast of Weeks in Late Israelite and Early Jewish Traditions. a. The Date. The different dates for the Feast of Weeks proposed in late Israelite and early Jewish circles derive from the different interpretations of mimmoh"ra1 hassabbdt in Lev ...
G. Johannes Botterweck, Helmer Ringgren, Heinz-Josef Fabry, 2004
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Injustice Made Legal: Deuteronomic Law and the Plight of ...
Laws on Major Cultic Pilgrimages, and Widows, Strangers, and Orphans in the DC The Feast of Weeks in the DC Deut 16:9-12 treats the festival of weeks (hag sabu'dt). This was the second major agrarian pilgrimage of the year. Exod 23:16a  ...
Harold V. Bennett, 2002
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Christ in the Feast of Pentecost
This engrossing book will quickly capture your attention as you realize the excitement leading up to this festive occasion and the richness it will bring to your understanding of both the Old and New Testament references.
David Brickner, 2008
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The Christian examiner and Church of Ireland magazine
"Fulfil her' week."' ("shabuah.") Gen. xxix. 27. 2. "And he did so and fulfilled her ' week.' " 28. 3. " And thou shall observe the feast of ' weeks.' " Exodus xxxiv. 22 4. " When you bring a new meat-offering to the Lord after your 'weeks.'" Num. xxviii.
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His-Story on How the Word Came to Be
The Feast of Weeks Greek-speaking Jews called this feast “Pentecost” (meaning “fifty days”) but it was also called the Feast of the Harvest and the Day of First Fruits in the Bible. Its character was basically agricultural, though in post—biblical  ...
Randall Cripps, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FEAST OF WEEKS»

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Comings and goings
I was also reminded of my parents' instruction when I learned later in life that “Pentecost” was the Greek name for the Feast of Weeks (called ... «Frederick News Post, Jun 15»
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Center Field: Celebrating truly influential Jews — mentors who …
Shavuot, the Feast of Weeks, commemorates receiving the Torah. It is a holiday celebrating learning and piety, humility and morality. These are ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, May 15»
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“The Feast Of Weeks” Is Here Again!
Last night we celebrated Shavuot (archaically known as “The Feast of Weeks”) at our congregation. Talk about a difficult holiday for Secular ... «Patheos, May 15»
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Secular Jews rediscover Jewish heritage
... culture linked to a secular identity on the May 23-24 Feast of Weeks. ... and celebrations in regard to the Feast of Weeks celebration on May ... «Al-Monitor, May 15»
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Gaza's Only Commercial Crossing Closed by Israeli Authorities
Israel closed the Gaza Strip's only functioning commercial crossing (Kerem Shalom), on Sunday, for the Jewish holiday "Feast of Weeks", ... «International Middle East Media Center, May 15»
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What is Pentecost? 9 key things to know about Pentecost
It's the 50th day after the Sabbath of Passover week and in Judaism is called the Feast of Weeks (Leviticus 23:16). 2. It's traditionally celebrated ... «ChristianToday, May 15»
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Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach!
... Torah Study · Strengthening The Feast of Weeks: PR for Shavuot · Catholic Event Planned for David's Tomb on Shavuot. Send To Friendprint ... «Arutz Sheva, May 15»
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Preparing for Shavuot and Remembering the Three Teens
... Tel Aviv Thirsty for Torah Study · Strengthening The Feast of Weeks: PR for Shavuot · Catholic Event Planned for David's Tomb on Shavuot. «Arutz Sheva, May 15»
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MainJudaismStrengthening The Feast of Weeks: PR for Shavuot
Of course, we all know that Shavuot observance and the holiday's customs are long-standing and from our Sages, but a little humor doesn't hurt ... «Arutz Sheva, May 15»
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MainJudaismRosh Chodesh Sivan Torah Essay: Truth and Time
And you shall keep the Feast of Weeks unto the Lord your God after the measure of the freewill-offering of your hand, which you shall give, ... «Arutz Sheva, May 15»

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